lust after
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /lʌst ˈæftər/
Definition
Feel a strong sexual desire for someone or an intense, greedy craving for something.
Examples
The protagonist spends the entire novel lusting after his neighbor's unattainable lifestyle.
She found herself lusting after the promotion that had been promised to her colleague.
Teenagers often lust after the latest technology gadgets seen in advertisements.
Synonyms of lust after
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